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What's happening at Aston Villa?

The Reds hammered the Hornets at Anfield with Sadio Mane scoring the first two goals, including an audacious backheel to double the hosts’ advantage.

But Richards took issue with the forward’s omission from the list of players who were awarded Fantasy Premier League bonus points.

“How Mane didn’t get points is scandalous,” wrote Richards, adding several emojis indicating his disbelief.

Earlier this month, Richards said in response to a fan: “Thanks for the nice words but I’m fully satisfied with how my career worked out.

“Injuries stopped me hitting more heights but how can I grumble at winning the Prem, playing in a different league and a tough mental challenge at Villa! I give 100% in everything I do! That’s enough.”

Richards was among a number of leading Villa accounts to take to social media to issue updates this week.

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His teammate Jack Grealish shared pictures of himself in training after returning following a lengthy injury lay-off.

Grealish hobbled off against West Brom back in December and hasn't played for Villa since - and Dean Smith's side have struggled in his absence, winning just two of their 13 Championship fixtures without him.

But the talismanic playmaker will return to the squad for the clash against Derby County this weekend, ahead of fixtures against Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough.

Villa's assistant coach John Terry also took to Instagram after a weights session

The 38-year-old is a regular in the gym despite having retired from playing last year before joining Dean Smith's backroom team.